Thailand Guide

Massaman Curry in Koh Tao แกงมัสมั่น

Massaman is the mild potato and peanut curry. Blue Chair in Sairee is known for it, and the pot often runs out after 19:00.

Koh Tao80 THBkaeng matsaman Thai food hub
Massaman Curry in Koh Tao

Photo: Vee Satayamas (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Thaiแกงมัสมั่น · kaeng matsaman
Price80 THB
RoomBlue Chair, Sairee
ClockLunch

What it tastes like

  • Thin but deep broth, big potato chunks, soft onion, and chicken you can cut with a spoon.

How to order it

  • Thai name: kaeng matsaman (แกงมัสมั่น).
  • Say: Khor kaeng matsaman kai, khrap/kha.
  • Come at lunch if you want the massaman. Penang curry is the backup.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 80 THB.

Where to try it

  • Blue Chair Thai Food, Main road almost opposite 7-Eleven, Sairee, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84360. 08:00 to 21:00 daily. Mains 80 to 190 THB. Full by 19:00. Lunch is the safer clock.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild.
  • Diet: Chicken. Ask about tofu.

Next plates

  • Back to the Koh Tao food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
  • Use the Koh Tao page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
  • Ba Mee Ped is the nearby order if this plate is done.
  • Pad Kra Pao is the nearby order if this plate is done.

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Common questions

Why does it sell out?
One pot a day. Late diners find penang instead.
Is it cheap for Tao?
Yes. 80 THB is local money on a dive island.